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Susan Ware

Anchorage

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background as a Personal Care Assistant at Always Caring Homecare, skilled in compassionate communication and time management. Proven ability to enhance client wellness through emotional support and effective problem-solving. Committed to fostering trust and collaboration, ensuring clients receive the highest quality of care and support.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Always Caring Homecare
08.2002 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Contract Paralegal

Self Employed
08.1992 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated versatility across practice areas through effective adaptation to new subject matter while maintaining exceptional quality standards in work product delivery.

Treatment Support

Dena A Coy
09.1998 - 06.2021

Performed intakes and discharges, progress notes, supervised clients taking medication, security checks, answered phones, childcare for clients as needed and cooked for clients.

Substitute Teacher

Anchorage School District
09.1995 - 04.1998
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Detox Technician

Salvation Army Detox
03.1983 - 02.1986
  • Enhanced treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Supported ongoing recovery efforts by connecting patients with appropriate resources upon discharge from the detox program.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to establish trust and rapport with patients, increasing their receptiveness to treatment and support services.
  • Assisted patients in identifying triggers and coping strategies to prevent relapse after completing the detox program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK
05-1989

Skills

  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Compassionate communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Strong ethics
  • Flexible schedule and availability

Certification

Paralegal Certification

Counseling Certification

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Always Caring Homecare
08.2002 - 08.2024

Treatment Support

Dena A Coy
09.1998 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

Anchorage School District
09.1995 - 04.1998

Contract Paralegal

Self Employed
08.1992 - 08.2024

Detox Technician

Salvation Army Detox
03.1983 - 02.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Alaska Pacific University